Churches bring hope amid poverty

Luke Randall  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  9 Oct 2025
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Churches bring hope amid poverty

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Churches are increasingly being seen as places of “genuine hope and care” by struggling families who are struggling to feed their children, according to Christians Against Poverty (CAP).

The organisation recently released its latest Client Report, which highlights the impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The research revealed that 12% of UK parents have skipped meals during the last year to feed their children, while 59% of clients have borrowed money to pay for their regular food shop.

Also among the findings were the revelations that 72% of clients went without what would be deemed ‘healthy food’ due to its higher cost, 35% of parents or carers responsible for children under five are currently struggling to repay debt, and 20% also disclosed that childcare costs are preventing them from earning more from working.

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